What a treat we have for you today. We’re thrilled to welcome Yuval Yarden, a connector at heart and Founder of Pollinate, to the show. She’s a champion in building spaces where founders can thrive, crafting programming across VCs, corporates, government initiatives, and her own non-profit. She created Pollinate because she deeply believes in the m…

We’re excited to welcome Jason Yarborough, Co-Founder of Arcadia, co-host of Friends With Benefits Podcast, and partnerships thought leader, to our show. He’s passionate about bringing humanity back into business and harmony into the lives of go-to-market leaders. Jason joins us for a conversation full of wisdom, warmth, and practical insight on bu…

In this Joy of Connecting episode, we sit down with the brilliant Marion Siboni, Founder & CEO, La Creme de la STEM™, the only global, private network for early-stage female founders in tech and science. With deep roots in partnerships and a career spanning Cisco, MongoDB, and Techstars, Marion shares how she has leveraged connection as her greates…

As a sought-after LinkedIn Coach & ghostwriter, podcast host, and Founder of Composure Digital, Ashley Laabs helps founders and executives show up with clarity and confidence. In this deeply personal and insightful conversation, she talks about courage and why it’s essential to stop performing and start showing up as your full self. She talks about…

In this Joy of Connecting episode, Antonio Caridad, Head of Global Partner Operations at Tricentis, shares how the Arcadia Leadership Experience influenced some of the best career opportunities, partnerships, and friendships. He also talked about how being in the moment and off-the-grid at the leadership retreat changed his approach to connection a…

Rachel Rozen, is the Founder and driving force behind Connection Catalyst, a facilitation-based learning company dedicated to helping people master the art of networking and relationship-building. She empowers individuals and teams to conquer fears, sow their seeds, and nurture a network that significantly boosts their "net worth." In this Joy of C…

Marija Skobe-Pilley, the Founder & CEO of Women in Customer Success, started a podcast with the desire to feature remarkable women in customer success and amplify their voices. What began as a passion project grew into a powerful network of over 130 women who became each other's mentors and champions. She didn’t plan it. She didn’t have a secret ag…

"Say the quiet part out loud." Taina Palombo-Price, Director of Product Marketing at Cisco, lives by this mantra. It’s helped her build meaningful connections in both her career and personal life. As an expert product marketing leader with experience at industry giants like Meta and LinkedIn, she knows a thing or two about networking, authenticity,…

In this Joy of Connecting episode, we welcome Hansen Hunt, Head of Community at Covve (where he leads the Connection Crew) and the Founder of Certified Mastery. He joins us to share his journey of becoming an invaluable expert in building meaningful communities. He explains how his quest for sobriety and emotional health formed the undercurrents of…

With AI and automation looming behind every corner, human connection is more valuable than ever. Enter Lauren Gibson, Founder of Connections, a newsletter and online event company that aims to inspire the future of work through professional networking, human connection, and community building. Lauren’s passion is helping professionals forge meaning…

We’re pumped to welcome Laurel Farrer, an internationally-renowned thought leader and expert on the topic of remote work, to The Joy of Connecting. She’s the Founder & CEO of Distribute Consulting, a virtual organizational development think tank and consulting firm. Laurel joins us to share her wisdom on building authentic relationships and creatin…

We’re excited to welcome a prolific entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and all-around creative soul Alex Searle to our Joy of Connecting podcast. He’s the Founder of Humble Mind, a social learning & community-building company that’s helping professionals solve real-world challenges & transform insight into action. In this episode, we peel back the la…

In this episode of The Joy of Connecting, we welcome MK Getler-Porizkova, CMO of Loop & Tie, a sustainable gifting platform, and Founder of Branded Inferior. MK champions inclusion and passionately advocates for intentional, human-centered connection and networking. They join us on the show to reveal how connection starts with self-awareness and ri…

In our newest episode of The Joy of Connecting, we welcome Jenny Kay Pollock, Founder of Women and AI, a community hub for women in all stages of their AI journey. From building vibrant communities to driving innovation in AI, Jenny is a super-connector who lives her mission to empower women in tech. She joins us to share the story of how meaningfu…

Kaivona Parker, the Unboring Sales Specialist and the Founder of Kaivona Parker Agency, Inc, is a powerhouse known for her ability to create world-class sales teams and deliver unboring, transformational training experiences. And she knows that networking isn’t just about transactions but transformation and growth. She joins us on The Joy of Connec…

Our host Melissa Moody sits down with Eric Harrison, founder of Thrive, to chat about how fostering meaningful connections in your community supports business growth and mental well-being. Eric shares his journey of founding Thrive, his experience with early struggles in business, and the pivotal moments of connection that shaped his entrepreneuria…

Welcome to the Joy of Connecting - where modern professionals share stories of meaningful connection and how it can increase business success, unlock career growth, and create personal happiness. Hear from the host, Melissa Moody, on the purpose of the show and what you can expect this season.By Melissa Moody & The Matcha Team